Waterfall Hikes Near Cosby, TN

632 residents
New York Time Zone
67 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ramsey Cascades is the reason waterfall people know Cosby. The trailhead is a short drive over in Greenbrier, then eight miles round trip and 2,200 feet of climb to the tallest falls in the Smokies, 100 feet of water over boulders. Mouse Creek Falls out at Big Creek asks less, 4.2 miles with 600 feet of gain and swimming in the creek along the way. Sixty-six falls land inside the radius. Mingo Falls on the Cherokee side of the mountains runs 120 feet and takes under half a mile of walking.

Located at 35.7952°N, -83.2457°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cosby

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 67 gauged

65 of 67 waterfalls near Cosby are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Berties Falls Roaring Betsy Falls Strong Fairfield Falls Strong High Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Onion Cliff Falls Strong Onion Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Thurston Hatcher Falls Strong Big Bend Falls Strong Kings Creek Falls Strong Spoonauger Falls Strong Bird Rock Falls Roaring Catheys Creek Falls Roaring Dismal Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Schoolhouse Falls Roaring Windy Falls Roaring Whitewater Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Toxaway Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Roaring Crabtree Falls Roaring Mitchell Falls Roaring Murphy Falls Roaring Roaring Spout Falls Roaring Crabtree Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Roaring Burningtown Falls Roaring Cullasaja Falls Roaring Dry Falls Roaring Glen Falls Roaring Highlands Falls Roaring Satulah Falls Roaring Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Courthouse Falls Roaring Dill Falls Roaring Lower Vernal Falls Roaring Second Falls Roaring Yellowstone Falls Roaring Woodfin Falls Roaring Upper Vernal Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Estatoah Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Roaring Grotto Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Ramsey Cascades Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Laughing Falls Roaring Looking Glass Falls Roaring Slick Rock Falls Roaring Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Lower Falls Roaring Mouse Creek Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Roaring Soco Falls Roaring

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 67°F

Thu 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 68°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 59°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 63°F Sunny
Mon 67°F Sunny Best
Tue 67°F Mostly Sunny
Vet 67°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cosby

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Highlands Falls Roaring · 805 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Glen Falls Roaring · 805 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Kings Creek Falls Roaring · 633 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 387 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Dry Falls Roaring · 805 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Mingo Falls Roaring · 387 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cosby (29 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cosby (35 waterfalls)

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Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

14.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft

All 67 Waterfalls Near Cosby

Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

6.5 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

7.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

14.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

14.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

15.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

15.7 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

18 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

20.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

20.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Thurston Hatcher Falls in North Carolina, about 285 feet of drop LiDAR

Thurston Hatcher Falls

32.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

33 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

33.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

33.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

34.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

35.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cosby

Are there free waterfalls near Cosby?

There are 44 free waterfalls near Cosby, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cosby?

There are 29 easy waterfall hikes near Cosby, including Bird Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cosby?

There are 35 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cosby, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cosby?

There are 45 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cosby, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cosby?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cosby, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cosby?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cosby is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cosby?

The tallest waterfall near Cosby is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cosby?

Yes, 67 waterfalls near Cosby have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cosby?

The closest waterfall to Cosby is Ramsey Cascades, approximately 6.5 miles away.

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